Change isn’t easy. Making the decision to change can be even harder. As we look toward the future, change is a must to set the farm up for continued success and provide an opportunity for our boys to farm should they desire to do so.

Many producers turn to a custom calf raiser because they want to offload heifer-raising challenges. You might have other reasons for sending calves away, such as saving forage and labor for the milking herd or the lack of updated calf facilities.

In this episode, hear what articles and podcast episodes stood out to Editors Kimmi Devaney, Walt Cooley, Jenn Coyne, Matti McBride and Dave Natzke in 2023.

The department stores gather the firecrackers, flags and the red, white and blue wreaths of the Fourth of July celebration and replace them with skeletons, pumpkins, costumes and masks, mingled with the Christmas trees, ornaments and garland.

It’s currently corn harvest season over here, and I’m contemplating the typical American farmer diet. It seems like the diet of most silage truck drivers is six hours of sleep, the finest offerings from the local gas station deep fryer, a couple Mountain Dews and a pack of lung darts to stave off the boredom.

Life after high school looks different for everyone, as each person’s path is unique. However, colleges including Northcentral Technical College are dedicated to offering experiences and hands-on opportunities that can serve as valuable foundations for future careers.